June 15, 2026
AHG champions father-daughter bond as earthly reminder of God’s love for His children
‘Whether your girl has a Godly example of fatherhood in her home, or she is supported by strong fatherly relationships to fill a gap, the role of a good dad is crucial to her identity as a Child of God’
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Fathers have an undeniable role in the development of their children, particularly their daughters. Children close to their father are twice as likely to enter college or find stable employment after high school and half as likely to experience multiple depression symptoms. For girls, the connection between a father and his daughter not only influences her sense of self but also plays a significant role in shaping her confidence, self-esteem, and how she forms relationships with others throughout her life.
American Heritage Girls (AHG, www.americanheritagegirls.org), the nation’s premier Christ-centered, scout-type organization for girls ages five to 18, proudly comes alongside girls — and their fathers — to help foster a strong, meaningful relationship that provides the building blocks for a well-rounded woman of God. AHG celebrates the incredible gift of Christian dads and the powerful role fathers play in shaping the hearts, faith and future of their daughters.
“The father-daughter relationship is a sacred one,” commented AHG Executive Director Rachael Culpepper. “It is the model of our relationship with our Heavenly Father, and therefore should be treated with the highest importance. Whether your girl has a Godly example of fatherhood in her home, or she is supported by strong fatherly relationships to fill a gap, the role of a good dad is crucial to her identity as a Child of God.”
A fundamental pillar of AHG’s programming is the annual Father-Daughter Dance, one of AHG’s oldest traditions, which fosters strong father-daughter relationships through faith, fun and fellowship. AHG also espouses the value of a robust father-daughter connection on AHG’s Raising Godly Girls (RGG) podcast. On a recent episode, host Melissa Bearden was joined by Andy Dalton of Rock Solid Families for a conversation about the life-shaping influence of faithful Christian dads. Together, Bearden and Dalton explore how spiritually healthy fathers help anchor their daughters’ identity, build confidence rooted in Christ and model God’s design for family leadership.
Tune in to this week’sRaising Godly Girls (RGG) podcast and “Raising Godly Girls” one-minute radio feature to equip, affirm and strengthen fathers in raising resilient daughters rooted in Jesus. And next week on the Raising Godly Girls podcast, join AHG for a week of conversations on the topic of discipling children through better listening, thoughtful questions, and faith-centered dialogue, with a special guest episode featuring pastor, author and mentor Dr. J.R. Briggs.
About American Heritage Girls: American Heritage Girls (AHG) was founded in 1995 by a group of parents who wanted a faith-based, scout-type character development program for their daughters. At AHG, girls ages five to 18 meet together as a unified group and then break out into Levels. This gives AHG girls the important social experience of interacting with friends and Godly mentors. Girl Members also learn leadership skills within a group setting. AHG Troops are located in local communities across the nation. If one does not exist in a given area, families are encouraged to start an AHG Troop. An American Heritage Girls Troop Development Coach is available to provide resources and support. To hear more about the purpose, mission and vision of AHG from Founder and Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay, click here.
Today, there are 70,000 members and 1,300 Troops in all 50 states, with girls being served in six countries around the globe. Girls can join a Troop at any time; if a Troop is not available nearby, they can become a Trailblazer and enjoy the AHG program alongside their parents. Charter Organizations include a variety of Christian denominations, Christian schools and Catholic outreach. Thousands of volunteer members across the country are helping girls grow in their faith, cultivate a heart for service, enjoy the great outdoors and have more fun than they can imagine.
AHG offers various resources under “Raising Godly Girls,” including a weekly podcast featuring fresh episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, “Raising Godly Girls Minute” with Patti Garibay, a one-minute radio feature airing on 1000+ Christian radio stations nationwide, a blog, and e-books for parents. All “Raising Godly Girls” platforms and materials offer guidance and biblically-based advice on various topics affecting girls today, such as bullying, identity, anxiety and body image issues. “Raising Godly Girls” provides parents, educators and faith community leaders with tools, resources and Scripture-based advice to help raise girls after God’s own heart.
###
To schedule interviews with Patti Garibay, executive director emeritus of American Heritage Girls, or Rachael Culpepper, executive director of American Heritage Girls, contact Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Beth Bogucki, 610.584.1096 ext. 105, or Jeff Tolson, ext. 108.
To inquire about airing the “Raising Godly Girls Minute” with Patti Garibay, contact Michael Hamilton, 610.584.1096, ext. 101.
